Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Road Accident Near Afula

Two men were killed and a third critically injured in a severe two-car collision on Highway 675 near the Nabot-Gad'ona junction in the Gilboa region, close to Afula, on Wednesday evening. Emergency medical teams responded to the scene and pronounced the two men dead due to their extensive injuries. The third victim, a man in his 30s, was transported to Ha'emek Hospital in Afula in serious condition.

The deceased were identified as a man in his 30s and another in his 40s. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the relevant authorities, who are examining the scene and the vehicles involved to determine the circumstances leading to the collision. Details regarding the exact sequence of events and potential contributing factors remain unclear.

This incident adds to the ongoing toll of road accidents in the region, highlighting the dangers of traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Medical sources confirmed the severity of the injuries sustained by the deceased, emphasizing that their conditions were critical upon arrival of the first responders.